XTI Aerospace and VerdeGo Aero Collaborate on Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for UAS
Date: May 14, 2025
DENVER – XTI Aerospace, Inc., based in Englewood, Colorado, has teamed up with VerdeGo Aero, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing hybrid-electric propulsion systems in future variants of XTI’s aircraft. This agreement was announced on Tuesday and targets the evaluation of VerdeGo’s turbine-hybrid systems for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which are essential for both military and civilian logistics and cargo operations.
These operations typically necessitate a combination of high-speed cruising, extended range, and the versatility of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL). The partnership will analyze how VerdeGo’s VH-4T-RD 400-kilowatt turbine-hybrid powerplant and associated technologies can satisfy the operational performance expectations set by XTI’s aircraft.
VerdeGo has progressed its hybrid-electric systems through support from defense initiatives and internal research, prominently featuring advancements like the VH-5 blended turbofan.
Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace, stated, “Our focus is on creating unparalleled mission capabilities with high speed and long range combined with VTOL capabilities. We are confident that hybrid-electric power generation, electric propulsion, and other emerging technologies will enhance XTI’s performance and sustainability for various applications. Collaborating with VerdeGo, a leader in technology and innovation, excites us greatly.”
Eric Bartsch, CEO and Co-founder of VerdeGo Aero, commented, “We recognize tremendous opportunities for high-performance hybrid variations of the XTI aircraft lineup. By utilizing VerdeGo’s range of hybrid powerplants, we aim to deliver high-speed cruising and VTOL functions. Leveraging our existing VH-4T turbine-hybrid powerplant and development work on the VH-5 blended turbofan, we will collaborate with XTI to pinpoint optimal pairings of powertrains and airframes tailored to critical military and civilian missions.”
